Episode 183: The Cold Embrace(r) (News Show)
Another bad quarter for Embracer could have ripple effects throughout the industry. Also: Sony, Nintendo, Sega, and Square Enix earnings, legal trouble for NetEase executives, a strike at Activision Blizzard, and more. You can support Virtual Economy’s growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:01:12] - Sony Q2 FY25 Earnings [00:08:11] - Nintendo H1 FY25 Earnings [00:23:09] - Sega H1 FY25 Earnings [00:27:17] - Square Enix H1 FY25 Earnings [00:31:18] - Embracer Group Q2 FY25 Earnings [00:34:27] - Investment Interlude [00:35:50] - Quick Hits [00:41:10] - Labor Report [00:46:22] - FAFO SOURCES Consolidated Financial Summary for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 | Sony Consolidated Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2024 | Nintendo Report on Patent Infringement Lawsuit | Pocketpair Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 | Sega Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 | Square Enix Embracer Group publishes Interim Report Q2 | Embracer Group Thunderful Group Interim Report January–September 2024 | Thunderful Rime developer Tequila Works files for insolvency | Games Industry More layoffs at Payload Studios | GamesIndustry America's Biggest Video Games Union Goes on Strike | Inverse NetEase employees have allegedly laundered up to $139.3 million in a trading scheme that involves nearly 30 companies | PC Gamer INVESTMENT INTERLUDE Modern Times Group buys Plarium for $620M | GamesBeat